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Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will vote today on legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime. This legislation is overdue, but it is never too late to do the right thing. It will pass today with strong bipartisan support." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to observe #BlackHistoryMonth throughout February, let us resolve to commemorate that history by doing our part to correct its injustices. Today, I urge all of my colleagues to vote for the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a federal hate crime." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's decision to vote on 2 bills designed to limit reproductive health care is outrageous, particularly given the backlog of important House-passed bills awaiting Senate action. Shame on @senatemajldr for attacking women's health care choices." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock - Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Booker, Van Hollen Call On BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to Endorse the Climate Risk Disclosure Act in Light of His Public Climate Commitments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge DHS to Provide Immediate Relief for Maryland Seafood Industry Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of trailblazer & former Calvert County teacher Katherine Johnson. Her contributions to @NASA broke down racial & gender barriers, & led the way for generations of women to excel in STEM. I extend my condolences to her family & friends." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner Urge Administration Officials To Release Additional H-2B Visas Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Young Introduce Bill to Ensure Lifesaving Organs Reach Patients Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On Feb. 26, the House will consider the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a hate crime under federal law. I thank @RepBobbyRush, @RepJerryNadler, & @RepKarenBass for their leadership on this bill, & I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 20, 2020 Raskin and Chu Launch Investigation into NIH and FBI Probes of Chinese Scientists Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on Historic Antilynching Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee Launches Investigation into Use of Eminent Domain by Energy Companies Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Sens. Menendez, Leahy, Murphy, Van Hollen, Wyden Urge Sec. Pompeo to Address Saudis' Detention of American Doctor while in Riyadh Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, we visited Agripina Seda, a middle school in Guanica, #PuertoRico, which collapsed due to recent earthquakes and aftershocks. Many parents are fearful of sending their children back to school." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to lead a Congressional delegation to #PuertoRico this week with @NydiaVelazquez, @RepMaloney, & @RepAOC to survey recent damage & deliver a message to #OurFellowAmericans: their brothers and sisters on the mainland are with them." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Hoyer Leads Congressional Delegation Visit to Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We began our visit to #PuertoRico by meeting at @LaFortaleza with members of the Governor's Cabinet, @FEMA officials, and Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency to discuss ongoing 2017 recovery efforts & new issues from recent earthquakes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference in Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Warren, Colleagues Call for Attorney General Barr's Resignation After "Corrupt" Intervention in Roger Stone Case Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 House Democrats Call Out Trump's Broken Promises in Budget, Pass Equal Rights Amendment Resolution Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to Attorney General William Barr - Wyden, Merkley Call for Attorney General Barr's Resignation After "Corrupt" Intervention in Roger Stone Case Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 All Democratic Committee Members Object to DeVos' Proposed Rule Harming Student Survivors of Sexual Assault Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Fighting To Protect People With Pre-Existing Conditions In FY21 Budget Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressman Panetta Leads Democratic Lawmakers in Calling on Administration to Denounce Acts of Political Intimidation by Salvadoran President Bukele Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce the Medical License Verification Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Rep Speier's Bill to Facilitate Ratification of The Era Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 13, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on War Powers Resolution Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Praise FY2020 Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan for Maryland Projects Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cotton Praise Huawei Charges, Urge Further Action Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Harris Statement on Equal Rights Amendment Deadline Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Chairman Takano, 77 Members Call on President Trump to Grant Relief to 190,000 Ill Veterans Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Discrimination & inequality persist & as long as our Constitution does not explicitly ban discrimination based upon gender, we will continue to see forms of discrimination against women linger in our country. That's why I voted today for the #ERANow & urged colleagues to join me." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President Stealing Additional Military Funding for Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will vote today to remove the deadline for ratification of the #ERA & move toward enshrining women's equality in the Constitution. There is no time limit to do the right thing. I look forward to voting to reaffirm my support for the #ERANow" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Once again, POTUS is stealing funds appropriated by Congress to the military in order to fund his border wall. Shame on him for subverting the will of representatives of the people and shame on him for undermining the work of our men and women in uniform." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Taking the step to add the #ERA to the Constitution is one of the many that House Dems are taking to combat discrimination against women. We have: Passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct Passed #VAWA reauthorization Continued to work to protect women's reproductive rights." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "After Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, I voted to ratify it in MD as a State Senator. The ERA was overdue then, and it is overdue now. But it is never too late to do the right thing. I was proud to vote today to remove the arbitrary deadline for ratification. #ERANow." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "For those who say gender discrimination isn't a problem: The gender wage gap still persists Women are at risk of being placed on leave or fired due to pregnancy Reproductive health rights are under attack We need the #ERANow. I was proud to reaffirm my support for it today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will vote today on legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime. This legislation is overdue, but it is never too late to do the right thing. It will pass today with strong bipartisan support." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to observe #BlackHistoryMonth throughout February, let us resolve to commemorate that history by doing our part to correct its injustices. Today, I urge all of my colleagues to vote for the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a federal hate crime." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's decision to vote on 2 bills designed to limit reproductive health care is outrageous, particularly given the backlog of important House-passed bills awaiting Senate action. Shame on @senatemajldr for attacking women's health care choices." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock - Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Booker, Van Hollen Call On BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to Endorse the Climate Risk Disclosure Act in Light of His Public Climate Commitments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge DHS to Provide Immediate Relief for Maryland Seafood Industry Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of trailblazer & former Calvert County teacher Katherine Johnson. Her contributions to @NASA broke down racial & gender barriers, & led the way for generations of women to excel in STEM. I extend my condolences to her family & friends." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner Urge Administration Officials To Release Additional H-2B Visas Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Young Introduce Bill to Ensure Lifesaving Organs Reach Patients Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On Feb. 26, the House will consider the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a hate crime under federal law. I thank @RepBobbyRush, @RepJerryNadler, & @RepKarenBass for their leadership on this bill, & I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 20, 2020 Raskin and Chu Launch Investigation into NIH and FBI Probes of Chinese Scientists Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on Historic Antilynching Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee Launches Investigation into Use of Eminent Domain by Energy Companies Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Sens. Menendez, Leahy, Murphy, Van Hollen, Wyden Urge Sec. Pompeo to Address Saudis' Detention of American Doctor while in Riyadh Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, we visited Agripina Seda, a middle school in Guanica, #PuertoRico, which collapsed due to recent earthquakes and aftershocks. Many parents are fearful of sending their children back to school." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to lead a Congressional delegation to #PuertoRico this week with @NydiaVelazquez, @RepMaloney, & @RepAOC to survey recent damage & deliver a message to #OurFellowAmericans: their brothers and sisters on the mainland are with them." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Hoyer Leads Congressional Delegation Visit to Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We began our visit to #PuertoRico by meeting at @LaFortaleza with members of the Governor's Cabinet, @FEMA officials, and Puerto Rico's Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency to discuss ongoing 2017 recovery efforts & new issues from recent earthquakes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference in Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Warren, Colleagues Call for Attorney General Barr's Resignation After "Corrupt" Intervention in Roger Stone Case Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 House Democrats Call Out Trump's Broken Promises in Budget, Pass Equal Rights Amendment Resolution Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to Attorney General William Barr - Wyden, Merkley Call for Attorney General Barr's Resignation After "Corrupt" Intervention in Roger Stone Case Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 All Democratic Committee Members Object to DeVos' Proposed Rule Harming Student Survivors of Sexual Assault Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Fighting To Protect People With Pre-Existing Conditions In FY21 Budget Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressman Panetta Leads Democratic Lawmakers in Calling on Administration to Denounce Acts of Political Intimidation by Salvadoran President Bukele Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce the Medical License Verification Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Rep Speier's Bill to Facilitate Ratification of The Era Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 13, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on War Powers Resolution Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Praise FY2020 Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan for Maryland Projects Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cotton Praise Huawei Charges, Urge Further Action Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Harris Statement on Equal Rights Amendment Deadline Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Chairman Takano, 77 Members Call on President Trump to Grant Relief to 190,000 Ill Veterans Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Discrimination & inequality persist & as long as our Constitution does not explicitly ban discrimination based upon gender, we will continue to see forms of discrimination against women linger in our country. That's why I voted today for the #ERANow & urged colleagues to join me." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President Stealing Additional Military Funding for Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will vote today to remove the deadline for ratification of the #ERA & move toward enshrining women's equality in the Constitution. There is no time limit to do the right thing. I look forward to voting to reaffirm my support for the #ERANow" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Once again, POTUS is stealing funds appropriated by Congress to the military in order to fund his border wall. Shame on him for subverting the will of representatives of the people and shame on him for undermining the work of our men and women in uniform." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Taking the step to add the #ERA to the Constitution is one of the many that House Dems are taking to combat discrimination against women. We have: Passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct Passed #VAWA reauthorization Continued to work to protect women's reproductive rights." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "After Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, I voted to ratify it in MD as a State Senator. The ERA was overdue then, and it is overdue now. But it is never too late to do the right thing. I was proud to vote today to remove the arbitrary deadline for ratification. #ERANow." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "For those who say gender discrimination isn't a problem: The gender wage gap still persists Women are at risk of being placed on leave or fired due to pregnancy Reproductive health rights are under attack We need the #ERANow. I was proud to reaffirm my support for it today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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